Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Blog Post 31 Oct 2024

Embracing Innovation and Collaboration: Macau's Journey

In light of the 2024 UN World Cities Day, Macau stands out as an example of innovation and collaboration.

Expert JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Giselle Lugo Miole

Giselle Miole is a JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow jointly affiliated with UNU-IAS and the University of Tokyo. 

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Noto Satoyama and Satoumi Talk

TOKYO: This event will showcase local sustainability initiatives and disaster recovery efforts in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa, Japan.

Brief 31 Oct 2024

Addressing documentation and modern slavery risks in Kenya

How barriers to obtaining official documentation in Kenya expose vulnerable groups to increased risks of modern slavery, and practical solutions.

News 30 Oct 2024

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SCIENCE TALK: Modeling Shared Waters

Adaptive Strategies for Equitable Water Access in the St. Mary and Milk Rivers Basin between the USA and Canada

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Children’s Rights Research Day

UNU-MERIT's Julieta Marotta and Michaella Vanore will present at various sessions of a Maastricht University interfaculty event about research on children's rights.

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Emerging Threats and Security Challenges Facing the United Nations

TOKYO: On 5 November 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Gilles Michaud, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security.

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WEBINAR: "Digital Safety for Women and Girls in the Asia Pacific: Preventing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence and Cybercrime"

Join our webinar on preventing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence and advancing digital security for women in the Asia-Pacific region.

Media Coverage 28 Oct 2024

Treaty Negotiations to End Plastic Pollution

An article in Down To Earth reviews the progress of international negotiations to develop a binding agreement on tackling plastic pollution.